Movies like Saving Jessica Lynch

This film depicts the intense Battle of Mogadishu and the valor of the U.S. military personnel involved. With a similar theme of rescue and survival under fire, fans of Saving Jessica Lynch will find Black Hawk Down's gritty realism and tactical in-depth action compelling.

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, Zero Dark Thirty tells the suspenseful and gripping account of the hunt and operation to kill Osama bin Laden. Much like Saving Jessica Lynch, it offers viewers an inside look into military strategy and the complexities of modern warfare.

Detailing the true story of six members of a security team who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, 13 Hours shares the same genre space with Saving Jessica Lynch. It features riveting action sequences and a strong emotional core.

This film tells the true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama. While not a war movie, Captain Phillips offers similar themes of courage, survival, and rescue that fans of Saving Jessica Lynch will appreciate.

The Hurt Locker immerses the audience in the tension-filled world of a bomb disposal team during the Iraq War. Its focus on the psychological impact of warfare connects with the personal and heroic elements that drive the narrative of Saving Jessica Lynch.

Lone Survivor is a visceral action-drama film that follows the harrowing true story of a four-man Navy SEAL team ambushed by enemy forces in the mountains of Afghanistan. If you appreciated the true events depicted in Saving Jessica Lynch, Lone Survivor’s depiction of camaraderie and survival against the odds will resonate deeply.

Courage Under Fire is a movie that examines the nature of heroism and the truth behind a female helicopter pilot's actions during the Gulf War. Those intrigued by the story of Saving Jessica Lynch may find the themes of valor and the quest for truth in the fog of war compelling.